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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 412.47 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 412.47 and 112.70 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 412.47 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/412.47 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 412.47 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 46,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,483.31/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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