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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.35, 170.02 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.35, 170.02 and 49.22 is: 73.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.35 : 170.02 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.35/170.02 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.35x = 170.02 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.35x = 8,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,368.69/113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.83

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