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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.77, 176.46 and 40.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.77, 176.46 and 40.69 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.77 : 176.46 = 40.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.77/176.46 = 40.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.77x = 176.46 × 40.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.77x = 7,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180.78/117.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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