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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.39, 174.59 and 44.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.39, 174.59 and 44.23 is: 66.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.39 : 174.59 = 44.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.39/174.59 = 44.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.39x = 174.59 × 44.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.39x = 7,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722.12/116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.35

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