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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.74, 176.56 and 52.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.74, 176.56 and 52.79 is: 79.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.74 : 176.56 = 52.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.74/176.56 = 52.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.74x = 176.56 × 52.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.74x = 9,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,320.60/117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.16

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