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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.71, 413.43 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.71, 413.43 and 113.38 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.71 : 413.43 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.71/413.43 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.71x = 413.43 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.71x = 46,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,874.69/275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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