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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.59, 167.34 and 34.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.59, 167.34 and 34.54 is: 51.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.59 : 167.34 = 34.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.59/167.34 = 34.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.59x = 167.34 × 34.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.59x = 5,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779.44/111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.79

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