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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.46, 170 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.46, 170 and 64.58 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.46 : 170 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.46/170 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.46x = 170 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.46x = 10,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,978.60/113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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