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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 413.23 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 413.23 and 113.22 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 413.23 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/413.23 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 413.23 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 46,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785.90/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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