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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 174.99 and 51.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 174.99 and 51.67 is: 77.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 174.99 = 51.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/174.99 = 51.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 174.99 × 51.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 9,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,040.86/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.48

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