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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 173.30 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 173.30 and 110.44 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 173.30 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/173.30 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 173.30 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 19,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139.25/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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