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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.23, 170.16 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.23, 170.16 and 110.50 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.23 : 170.16 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.23/170.16 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.23x = 170.16 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.23x = 18,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802.68/113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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