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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.88 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.88 and 45.80 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.88 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.88 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.88 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 8,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101.10/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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