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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.87, 176.67 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.87, 176.67 and 49.38 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.87 : 176.67 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.87/176.67 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.87x = 176.67 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.87x = 8,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723.96/117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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