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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.58 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.58 and 112.80 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.58 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.58 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.58 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 46,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539.02/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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