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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.73 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.73 and 112.73 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.73 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.73 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.73 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 46,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,527.05/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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