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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 174.63 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 174.63 and 109.92 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 174.63 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/174.63 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 174.63 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 19,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195.33/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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