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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 413.66 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 413.66 and 119.62 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 413.66 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/413.66 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 413.66 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 49,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,482.01/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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