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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 413.42 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 413.42 and 113.27 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 413.42 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/413.42 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 413.42 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 46,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,825.45/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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