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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 177.66 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 177.66 and 111.03 is: 167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 177.66 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/177.66 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 177.66 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 19,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,725.59/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.48

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