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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 174.65 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 174.65 and 44.34 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 174.65 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/174.65 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 174.65 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 7,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,743.10/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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