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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 413.20 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 413.20 and 113.04 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 413.20 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/413.20 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 413.20 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 46,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,707.63/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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