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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 174.34 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 174.34 and 44.14 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 174.34 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/174.34 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 174.34 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 7,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,695.37/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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