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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 164.79 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 164.79 and 110.40 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 164.79 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/164.79 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 164.79 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 18,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.82/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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