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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.98 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.98 and 43.59 is: 65.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.98 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.98 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.98 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 7,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627.38/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.34

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