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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.85 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.85 and 53.90 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.85 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.85 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.85 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 9,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532.22/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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