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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 174.34 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 174.34 and 44.03 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 174.34 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/174.34 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 174.34 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 7,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675.97/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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