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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.97, 176.96 and 49.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.97, 176.96 and 49.51 is: 74.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.97 : 176.96 = 49.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.97/176.96 = 49.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.97x = 176.96 × 49.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.97x = 8,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,761.29/117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.27

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