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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.57 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.57 and 113.30 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.57 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.57 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.57 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 46,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,854.85/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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