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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 174.85 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 174.85 and 43.45 is: 65.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 174.85 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/174.85 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 174.85 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 7,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596.69/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.17

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