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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.31, 168.46 and 40.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.31, 168.46 and 40.17 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.31 : 168.46 = 40.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.31/168.46 = 40.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.31x = 168.46 × 40.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.31x = 6,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,767.04/112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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