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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 412.45 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 412.45 and 112.66 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 412.45 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/412.45 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 412.45 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 46,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466.62/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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