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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.67, 170.51 and 40.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.67, 170.51 and 40.55 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.67 : 170.51 = 40.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.67/170.51 = 40.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.67x = 170.51 × 40.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.67x = 6,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913.43/113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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