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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.84, 167.70 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.84, 167.70 and 34.77 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.84 : 167.70 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.84/167.70 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.84x = 167.70 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.84x = 5,830.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830.93/111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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