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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.57, 170.35 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.57, 170.35 and 49.44 is: 74.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.57 : 170.35 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.57/170.35 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.57x = 170.35 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.57x = 8,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421.86/113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.16

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