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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 412.67 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 412.67 and 112.81 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 412.67 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/412.67 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 412.67 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 46,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,552.74/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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