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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 175.08 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 175.08 and 52.58 is: 78.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 175.08 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/175.08 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 175.08 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 9,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205.71/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.79

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