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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 170.66 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 170.66 and 41.61 is: 62.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 170.66 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/170.66 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 170.66 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 7,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100.10/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.42

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