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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.47, 170.28 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.47, 170.28 and 44.98 is: 67.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.47 : 170.28 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.47/170.28 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.47x = 170.28 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.47x = 7,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659.73/113.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.51

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