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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.65, 176.49 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.65, 176.49 and 36.50 is: 54.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.65 : 176.49 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.65/176.49 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.65x = 176.49 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.65x = 6,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441.00/117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.75

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