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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.94, 217 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.94, 217 and 117.80 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.94 : 217 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.94/217 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.94x = 217 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.94x = 25,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,562.60/144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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