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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 174.93 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 174.93 and 55.73 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 174.93 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/174.93 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 174.93 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 9,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747.97/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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