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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 175.47 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 175.47 and 110.50 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 175.47 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/175.47 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 175.47 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 19,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,389.44/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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