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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.29, 170.01 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.29, 170.01 and 52.47 is: 78.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.29 : 170.01 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.29/170.01 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.29x = 170.01 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.29x = 8,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920.42/113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.74

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