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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.34 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.34 and 114.38 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.34 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.34 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.34 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 20,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,169.77/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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