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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.42, 170.17 and 44.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.42, 170.17 and 44.99 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.42 : 170.17 = 44.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.42/170.17 = 44.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.42x = 170.17 × 44.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.42x = 7,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654.98/113.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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