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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 413.16 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 413.16 and 112.97 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 413.16 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/413.16 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 413.16 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 46,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674.12/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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