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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.58 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.58 and 109.08 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.58 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.58 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.58 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 19,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.35/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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