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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.74 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.74 and 112.88 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.74 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.74 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.74 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 46,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590.09/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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