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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 174.72 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 174.72 and 115.32 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 174.72 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/174.72 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 174.72 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 20,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,148.71/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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