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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 174.44 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 174.44 and 52.21 is: 78.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 174.44 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/174.44 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 174.44 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 9,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107.51/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.32

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