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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 412.40 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 412.40 and 112.53 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 412.40 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/412.40 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 412.40 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 46,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407.65/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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