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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 174.59 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 174.59 and 111.10 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 174.59 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/174.59 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 174.59 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 19,396.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396.95/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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