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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 176.78 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 176.78 and 49.38 is: 74.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 176.78 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/176.78 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 176.78 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 8,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729.40/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.08

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