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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.98, 174.31 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.98, 174.31 and 111.74 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.98 : 174.31 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.98/174.31 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.98x = 174.31 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.98x = 19,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477.20/116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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