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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 166.20 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 166.20 and 46.66 is: 70.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 166.20 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/166.20 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 166.20 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 7,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753.83/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.02

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