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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.68 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.68 and 44.66 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.68 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.68 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.68 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 7,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890.53/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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