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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.67, 170.46 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.67, 170.46 and 73.17 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.67 : 170.46 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.67/170.46 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.67x = 170.46 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.67x = 12,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472.56/113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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