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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 413.36 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 413.36 and 113.12 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 413.36 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/413.36 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 413.36 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 46,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,756.65/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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