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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.64 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.64 and 115.60 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.64 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.64 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.64 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 20,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,419.58/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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