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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.81, 166.16 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.81, 166.16 and 33.78 is: 50.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.81 : 166.16 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.81/166.16 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.81x = 166.16 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.81x = 5,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612.38/110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.65

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