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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.42 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.42 and 52.64 is: 78.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.42 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.42 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.42 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 9,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286.74/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.98

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