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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 174.64 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 174.64 and 65.24 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 174.64 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/174.64 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 174.64 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 11,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,393.51/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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