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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 173.46 and 42.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 173.46 and 42.49 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 173.46 = 42.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/173.46 = 42.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 173.46 × 42.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 7,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369.24/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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