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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.78, 413.58 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.78, 413.58 and 113.43 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.78 : 413.58 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.78/413.58 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.78x = 413.58 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.78x = 46,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,912.38/275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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