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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 174.66 and 35.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 174.66 and 35.29 is: 52.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 174.66 = 35.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/174.66 = 35.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 174.66 × 35.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 6,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163.75/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.94

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