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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 413.35 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 413.35 and 113.13 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 413.35 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/413.35 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 413.35 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 46,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,762.00/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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