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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.99, 166.55 and 50.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.99, 166.55 and 50.17 is: 75.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.99 : 166.55 = 50.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.99/166.55 = 50.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.99x = 166.55 × 50.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.99x = 8,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355.81/110.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.28

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