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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 166.16 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 166.16 and 28.50 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 166.16 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/166.16 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 166.16 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 4,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735.56/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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