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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 174.96 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 174.96 and 52.50 is: 78.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 174.96 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/174.96 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 174.96 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 9,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185.40/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.72

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