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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 176.66 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 176.66 and 44.70 is: 67.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 176.66 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/176.66 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 176.66 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 7,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897.23/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.03

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