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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.57 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.57 and 35.45 is: 53.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.57 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.57 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.57 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 6,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259.41/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.17

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