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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.45, 170.18 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.45, 170.18 and 44.94 is: 67.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.45 : 170.18 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.45/170.18 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.45x = 170.18 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.45x = 7,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,648.09/113.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.41

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