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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 412.76 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 412.76 and 110.78 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 412.76 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/412.76 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 412.76 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 45,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722.94/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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