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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 174.95 and 35.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 174.95 and 35.51 is: 53.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 174.95 = 35.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/174.95 = 35.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 174.95 × 35.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 6,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211.42/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.24

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