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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.43 and 53.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.43 and 53.17 is: 79.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.43 = 53.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.43 = 53.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.43 × 53.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 8,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848.82/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.78

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