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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.70, 170.49 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.70, 170.49 and 41.58 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.70 : 170.49 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.70/170.49 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.70x = 170.49 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.70x = 7,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088.97/113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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