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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 413.15 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 413.15 and 113.12 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 413.15 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/413.15 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 413.15 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 46,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,736.24/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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