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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 412.98 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 412.98 and 113.19 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 412.98 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/412.98 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 412.98 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 46,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,745.21/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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