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Finding the Third Proportional to 108.92 and 166.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 108.92 and 166.59 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.92 : 166.59 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.92/166.59 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.92x = 166.59 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.92x = 27,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751.53/108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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