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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.54, 176.36 and 49.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.54, 176.36 and 49.10 is: 73.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.54 : 176.36 = 49.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.54/176.36 = 49.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.54x = 176.36 × 49.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.54x = 8,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658.15/117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.66

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