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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 413.03 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 413.03 and 113.06 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 413.03 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/413.03 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 413.03 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 46,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697.17/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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