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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 176.62 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 176.62 and 36.57 is: 54.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 176.62 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/176.62 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 176.62 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 6,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458.99/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.86

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