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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 412.91 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 412.91 and 112.96 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 412.91 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/412.91 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 412.91 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 46,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642.31/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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