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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 413.34 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 413.34 and 113.25 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 413.34 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/413.34 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 413.34 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 46,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811.88/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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