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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 171.16 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 171.16 and 53.26 is: 79.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 171.16 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/171.16 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 171.16 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 9,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115.98/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.85

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