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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.67 and 40.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.67 and 40.70 is: 61.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.67 = 40.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.67 = 40.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.67 × 40.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 7,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189.59/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.04

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