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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.69, 176.58 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.69, 176.58 and 52.74 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.69 : 176.58 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.69/176.58 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.69x = 176.58 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.69x = 9,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,312.58/117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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