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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 174.56 and 50.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 174.56 and 50.49 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 174.56 = 50.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/174.56 = 50.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 174.56 × 50.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 8,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814.22/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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