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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.82, 176.71 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.82, 176.71 and 45.70 is: 68.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.82 : 176.71 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.82/176.71 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.82x = 176.71 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.82x = 8,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075.65/117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.54

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