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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 174.50 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 174.50 and 35.18 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 174.50 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/174.50 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 174.50 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 6,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138.91/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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