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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.61, 174.90 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.61, 174.90 and 44.47 is: 66.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.61 : 174.90 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.61/174.90 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.61x = 174.90 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.61x = 7,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777.85/116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.70

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