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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 166.78 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 166.78 and 110.56 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 166.78 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/166.78 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 166.78 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 18,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.20/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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