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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 412.73 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 412.73 and 112.70 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 412.73 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/412.73 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 412.73 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 46,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512.04/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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