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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 174.51 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 174.51 and 46.94 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 174.51 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/174.51 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 174.51 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 8,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190.63/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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