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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 167.66 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 167.66 and 34.73 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 167.66 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/167.66 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 167.66 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 5,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823.08/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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