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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 174.44 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 174.44 and 52.20 is: 78.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 174.44 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/174.44 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 174.44 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 9,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,105.90/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.28

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