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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 412.88 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 412.88 and 113.09 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 412.88 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/412.88 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 412.88 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 46,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,692.03/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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