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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 412.93 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 412.93 and 113.01 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 412.93 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/412.93 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 412.93 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 46,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,665.22/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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