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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 176.61 and 53.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 176.61 and 53.73 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 176.61 = 53.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/176.61 = 53.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 176.61 × 53.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 9,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,489.26/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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