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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 413 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 413 and 113.20 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 413 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/413 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 413 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 46,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,751.60/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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