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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 173.17 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 173.17 and 54.58 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 173.17 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/173.17 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 173.17 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 9,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451.62/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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