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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.41, 170.10 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.41, 170.10 and 52.55 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.41 : 170.10 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.41/170.10 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.41x = 170.10 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.41x = 8,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938.54/113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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