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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.91, 176.96 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.91, 176.96 and 52.92 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.91 : 176.96 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.91/176.96 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.91x = 176.96 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.91x = 9,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363.57/117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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