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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 176.62 and 40.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 176.62 and 40.70 is: 61.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 176.62 = 40.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/176.62 = 40.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 176.62 × 40.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 7,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188.67/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.06

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