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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 412.71 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 412.71 and 112.94 is: 169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 412.71 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/412.71 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 412.71 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 46,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,609.40/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.40

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