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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 413.73 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 413.73 and 113.40 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 413.73 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/413.73 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 413.73 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 46,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,916.98/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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