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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.63 and 166.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.63 and 166.31 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 166.31 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/166.31 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 166.31 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 27,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659.85/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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