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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.23, 412.89 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.23, 412.89 and 112.90 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.23 : 412.89 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.23/412.89 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.23x = 412.89 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.23x = 46,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615.28/275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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