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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.17, 171.29 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.17, 171.29 and 45.74 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.17 : 171.29 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.17/171.29 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.17x = 171.29 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.17x = 7,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,834.06/114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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