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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 176.74 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 176.74 and 31.16 is: 46.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 176.74 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/176.74 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 176.74 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 5,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507.58/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.74

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