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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 174.78 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 174.78 and 82.17 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 174.78 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/174.78 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 174.78 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 14,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361.67/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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