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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 170.33 and 52.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 170.33 and 52.69 is: 79.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 170.33 = 52.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/170.33 = 52.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 170.33 × 52.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 8,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974.69/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.00

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