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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 170.27 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 170.27 and 52.61 is: 78.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 170.27 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/170.27 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 170.27 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 8,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957.95/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.86

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