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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 177.06 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 177.06 and 110.84 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 177.06 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/177.06 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 177.06 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 19,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625.33/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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