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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.37 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.37 and 52.55 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.37 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.37 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.37 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 9,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267.36/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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