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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.69, 167.56 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.69, 167.56 and 46.73 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.69 : 167.56 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.69/167.56 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.69x = 167.56 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.69x = 7,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830.08/111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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