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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.89, 176.86 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.89, 176.86 and 49.43 is: 74.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.89 : 176.86 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.89/176.86 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.89x = 176.86 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.89x = 8,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741.94/117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.16

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