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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.11, 413.49 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.11, 413.49 and 179.53 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.11 : 413.49 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.11/413.49 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.11x = 413.49 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.11x = 74,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,233.86/275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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