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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.74 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.74 and 55.50 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.74 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.74 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.74 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 9,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,753.57/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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