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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 413.26 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 413.26 and 113.30 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 413.26 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/413.26 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 413.26 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 46,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823.11/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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