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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.92 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.92 and 112.92 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.92 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.92 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.92 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 46,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626.93/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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