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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 174.52 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 174.52 and 111.62 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 174.52 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/174.52 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 174.52 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 19,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,479.92/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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