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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 412.85 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 412.85 and 113.24 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 412.85 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/412.85 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 412.85 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 46,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749.35/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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