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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 176.97 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 176.97 and 45.79 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 176.97 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/176.97 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 176.97 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 8,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103.46/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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