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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 413.36 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 413.36 and 104.56 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 413.36 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/413.36 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 413.36 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 43,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220.92/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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