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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 174.94 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 174.94 and 47.17 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 174.94 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/174.94 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 174.94 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 8,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251.92/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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