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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.67, 170.37 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.67, 170.37 and 110.57 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.67 : 170.37 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.67/170.37 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.67x = 170.37 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.67x = 18,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836.96/113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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