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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.20 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.20 and 112.50 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.20 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.20 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.20 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 46,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372.50/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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