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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 173.58 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 173.58 and 110.50 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 173.58 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/173.58 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 173.58 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 19,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180.59/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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