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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.98, 176.91 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.98, 176.91 and 53 is: 79.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.98 : 176.91 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.98/176.91 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.98x = 176.91 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.98x = 9,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376.23/117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.47

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