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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.67 and 166.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.67 and 166.08 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 166.08 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/166.08 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 166.08 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 27,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581.94/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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