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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.64 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.64 and 108.84 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.64 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.64 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.64 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 19,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225.50/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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