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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 413.35 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 413.35 and 104.58 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 413.35 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/413.35 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 413.35 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 43,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228.14/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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