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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.69, 176.30 and 49.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.69, 176.30 and 49.19 is: 73.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.69 : 176.30 = 49.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.69/176.30 = 49.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.69x = 176.30 × 49.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.69x = 8,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671.07/117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.68

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