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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.88 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.88 and 113.76 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.88 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.88 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.88 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 20,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,121.87/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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