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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 176.34 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 176.34 and 49.13 is: 73.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 176.34 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/176.34 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 176.34 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 8,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662.70/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.63

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