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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.65, 174 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.65, 174 and 114.49 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.65 : 174 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.65/174 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.65x = 174 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.65x = 19,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920.83/116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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