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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.65, 413.11 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.65, 413.11 and 113.24 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.65 : 413.11 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.65/413.11 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.65x = 413.11 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.65x = 46,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780.01/275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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