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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.85, 176.71 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.85, 176.71 and 74.44 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.85 : 176.71 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.85/176.71 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.85x = 176.71 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.85x = 13,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154.29/117.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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