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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 174.17 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 174.17 and 80.44 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 174.17 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/174.17 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 174.17 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 14,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,010.23/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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