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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 170.40 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 170.40 and 44.21 is: 66.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 170.40 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/170.40 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 170.40 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 7,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532.53/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.30

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