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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 412.73 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 412.73 and 110.76 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 412.73 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/412.73 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 412.73 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 45,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713.97/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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