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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 161.65 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 161.65 and 84.50 is: 116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 161.65 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/161.65 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 161.65 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 13,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659.43/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.45

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