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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.84, 166.26 and 42.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.84, 166.26 and 42.40 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.84 : 166.26 = 42.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.84/166.26 = 42.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.84x = 166.26 × 42.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.84x = 7,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049.42/110.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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