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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 413.33 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 413.33 and 113.15 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 413.33 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/413.33 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 413.33 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 46,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,765.66/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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