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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 167.54 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 167.54 and 34.66 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 167.54 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/167.54 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 167.54 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 5,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806.60/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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