How Is the Centroid of a Composite Area Calculated Incorrectly Here?

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations

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my working is
(6.43x10^-3)(310+10) + (11x10^-3)(155) / (6.43x10^-3 +11x10^-3 ) = 215.8 , but the ans is 112 , what's wrong with my working ?
 

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All of the Y-bars are measured from the top of the structure. So the position of the vertical I is 10.2+155