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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 174.32 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 174.32 and 113.46 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 174.32 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/174.32 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 174.32 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 19,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,777.78/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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