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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.44, 170.18 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.44, 170.18 and 52.64 is: 78.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.44 : 170.18 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.44/170.18 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.44x = 170.18 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.44x = 8,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,958.28/113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.97

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