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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 176.60 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 176.60 and 115.04 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 176.60 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/176.60 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 176.60 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 20,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,315.47/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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