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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 166.01 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 166.01 and 56.58 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 166.01 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/166.01 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 166.01 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 9,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392.56/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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