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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.83, 166.17 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.83, 166.17 and 49.92 is: 74.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.83 : 166.17 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.83/166.17 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.83x = 166.17 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.83x = 8,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294.38/110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.84

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