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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.66 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.66 and 112.80 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.66 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.66 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.66 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 46,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548.05/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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