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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.44 and 168.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.44 and 168.63 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.44 : 168.63 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.44/168.63 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.44x = 168.63 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.44x = 28,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,434.39/110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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