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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 175.95 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 175.95 and 110.55 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 175.95 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/175.95 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 175.95 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 19,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,451.27/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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