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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.39, 412.94 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.39, 412.94 and 112.89 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.39 : 412.94 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.39/412.94 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.39x = 412.94 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.39x = 46,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614.17/275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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