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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 173.02 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 173.02 and 110.44 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 173.02 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/173.02 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 173.02 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 19,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,108.33/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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