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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.66 and 167.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.66 and 167.72 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 167.72 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/167.72 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 167.72 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 28,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129.58/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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