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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.42, 174.69 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.42, 174.69 and 110.16 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.42 : 174.69 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.42/174.69 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.42x = 174.69 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.42x = 19,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243.85/116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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