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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.40, 170 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.40, 170 and 55.60 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.40 : 170 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.40/170 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.40x = 170 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.40x = 9,452
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452/113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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