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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.67, 170.43 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.67, 170.43 and 45.17 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.67 : 170.43 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.67/170.43 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.67x = 170.43 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.67x = 7,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697.47/113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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