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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.24, 176.94 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.24, 176.94 and 111.40 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.24 : 176.94 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.24/176.94 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.24x = 176.94 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.24x = 19,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711.12/118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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