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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 174.59 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 174.59 and 112.32 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 174.59 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/174.59 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 174.59 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 19,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609.95/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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