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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.51, 170.25 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.51, 170.25 and 110.46 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.51 : 170.25 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.51/170.25 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.51x = 170.25 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.51x = 18,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805.82/113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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