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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 174.92 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 174.92 and 44.59 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 174.92 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/174.92 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 174.92 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 7,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,800.51/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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