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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 166.17 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 166.17 and 74.73 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 166.17 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/166.17 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 166.17 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 12,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417.88/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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