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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 412.83 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 412.83 and 113.02 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 412.83 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/412.83 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 412.83 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 46,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658.05/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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