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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.57, 176.22 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.57, 176.22 and 52.50 is: 78.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.57 : 176.22 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.57/176.22 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.57x = 176.22 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.57x = 9,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251.55/117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.69

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