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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 174.29 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 174.29 and 109.96 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 174.29 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/174.29 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 174.29 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 19,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,163.94/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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