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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 176.48 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 176.48 and 52.70 is: 78.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 176.48 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/176.48 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 176.48 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 9,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299.35/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.99

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