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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.23, 412.92 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.23, 412.92 and 113.03 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.23 : 412.92 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.23/412.92 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.23x = 412.92 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.23x = 46,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,672.35/275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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