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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 413.04 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 413.04 and 112.94 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 413.04 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/413.04 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 413.04 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 46,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,648.74/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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