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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 174.31 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 174.31 and 47.70 is: 71.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 174.31 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/174.31 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 174.31 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 8,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,314.47/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.57

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