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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 166.26 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 166.26 and 110.25 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 166.26 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/166.26 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 166.26 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 18,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330.17/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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