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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 173.56 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 173.56 and 111.80 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 173.56 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/173.56 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 173.56 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 19,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404.01/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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