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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 412.78 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 412.78 and 112.78 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 412.78 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/412.78 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 412.78 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 46,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,553.33/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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