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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.67 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.67 and 52.16 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.67 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.67 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.67 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 9,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.66/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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