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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.67, 176.74 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.67, 176.74 and 111.69 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.67 : 176.74 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.67/176.74 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.67x = 176.74 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.67x = 19,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,740.09/118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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