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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.90, 176.70 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.90, 176.70 and 110.31 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.90 : 176.70 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.90/176.70 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.90x = 176.70 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.90x = 19,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491.78/117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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