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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.18, 174.36 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.18, 174.36 and 108.44 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.18 : 174.36 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.18/174.36 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.18x = 174.36 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.18x = 18,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,907.60/116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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