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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.76, 176.69 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.76, 176.69 and 45.67 is: 68.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.76 : 176.69 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.76/176.69 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.76x = 176.69 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.76x = 8,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,069.43/117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.52

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