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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 174.18 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 174.18 and 116.05 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 174.18 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/174.18 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 174.18 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 20,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213.01/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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