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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.03, 412.41 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.03, 412.41 and 112.63 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.03 : 412.41 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.03/412.41 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.03x = 412.41 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.03x = 46,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,447.68/275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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