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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.70, 170.40 and 52.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.70, 170.40 and 52.78 is: 79.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.70 : 170.40 = 52.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.70/170.40 = 52.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.70x = 170.40 × 52.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.70x = 8,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993.71/113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.10

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