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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 174.18 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 174.18 and 52 is: 77.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 174.18 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/174.18 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 174.18 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 9,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,057.36/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.97

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