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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 166.25 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 166.25 and 49.94 is: 74.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 166.25 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/166.25 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 166.25 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 8,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301.44/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.90

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