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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 173.22 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 173.22 and 115.04 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 173.22 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/173.22 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 173.22 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 19,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,927.23/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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