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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 166.24 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 166.24 and 110.44 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 166.24 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/166.24 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 166.24 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 18,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359.55/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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