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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.23, 174.27 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.23, 174.27 and 47.74 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.23 : 174.27 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.23/174.27 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.23x = 174.27 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.23x = 8,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,319.65/116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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