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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 176.60 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 176.60 and 113.67 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 176.60 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/176.60 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 176.60 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 20,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074.41/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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