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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.03, 176.97 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.03, 176.97 and 49.58 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.03 : 176.97 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.03/176.97 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.03x = 176.97 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.03x = 8,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,774.62/118.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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