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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.35, 177.62 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.35, 177.62 and 46.26 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.35 : 177.62 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.35/177.62 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.35x = 177.62 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.35x = 8,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216.47/118.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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