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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 174.42 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 174.42 and 110.16 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 174.42 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/174.42 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 174.42 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 19,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214.11/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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