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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 173.30 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 173.30 and 110.28 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 173.30 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/173.30 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 173.30 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 19,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,110.97/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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