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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.72 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.72 and 114.74 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.72 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.72 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.72 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 20,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,276.06/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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