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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 171.40 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 171.40 and 56.46 is: 84.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 171.40 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/171.40 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 171.40 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 9,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677.24/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.71

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