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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 413.68 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 413.68 and 113.45 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 413.68 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/413.68 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 413.68 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 46,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929.36/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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