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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 412.29 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 412.29 and 112.59 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 412.29 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/412.29 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 412.29 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 46,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419.73/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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