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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 174.64 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 174.64 and 52.26 is: 78.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 174.64 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/174.64 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 174.64 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 9,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126.69/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.42

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