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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.18, 412.88 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.18, 412.88 and 112.88 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.18 : 412.88 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.18/412.88 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.18x = 412.88 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.18x = 46,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604.81/275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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