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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.21, 166.82 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.21, 166.82 and 34.17 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.21 : 166.82 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.21/166.82 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.21x = 166.82 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.21x = 5,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700.24/111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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