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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.53, 413.30 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.53, 413.30 and 113.10 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.53 : 413.30 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.53/413.30 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.53x = 413.30 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.53x = 46,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744.98/275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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