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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.15, 174.73 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.15, 174.73 and 115.10 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.15 : 174.73 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.15/174.73 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.15x = 174.73 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.15x = 20,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,111.42/117.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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