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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 174.23 and 52.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 174.23 and 52.03 is: 78.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 174.23 = 52.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/174.23 = 52.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 174.23 × 52.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 9,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064.93/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.03

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