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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.57 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.57 and 108.30 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.57 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.57 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.57 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 18,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,905.93/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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