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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.84, 176.85 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.84, 176.85 and 52.86 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.84 : 176.85 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.84/176.85 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.84x = 176.85 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.84x = 9,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,348.29/117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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