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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.82 and 167.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.82 and 167.59 is: 253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 167.59 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/167.59 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 167.59 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 28,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,086.08/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.43

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