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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.60, 170.16 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.60, 170.16 and 49.44 is: 74.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.60 : 170.16 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.60/170.16 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.60x = 170.16 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.60x = 8,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412.71/113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.06

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