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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 174.79 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 174.79 and 78.18 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 174.79 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/174.79 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 174.79 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 13,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665.08/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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