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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 413.34 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 413.34 and 113.21 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 413.34 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/413.34 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 413.34 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 46,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,794.22/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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