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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.39, 170.16 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.39, 170.16 and 44.97 is: 67.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.39 : 170.16 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.39/170.16 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.39x = 170.16 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.39x = 7,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652.10/113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.48

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