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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 166.08 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 166.08 and 56.58 is: 84.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 166.08 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/166.08 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 166.08 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 9,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,396.81/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.92

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