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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 174.94 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 174.94 and 44.51 is: 66.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 174.94 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/174.94 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 174.94 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 7,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786.91/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.77

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