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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.40, 170.17 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.40, 170.17 and 52.52 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.40 : 170.17 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.40/170.17 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.40x = 170.17 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.40x = 8,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,937.33/113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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