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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.71, 170.50 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.71, 170.50 and 41.55 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.71 : 170.50 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.71/170.50 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.71x = 170.50 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.71x = 7,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084.28/113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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