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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 413 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 413 and 113.24 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 413 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/413 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 413 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 46,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,768.12/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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