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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 176.53 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 176.53 and 45.56 is: 68.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 176.53 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/176.53 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 176.53 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 8,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043.12/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.30

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