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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 174.76 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 174.76 and 113.27 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 174.76 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/174.76 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 174.76 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 19,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793.91/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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