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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.78, 413.68 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.78, 413.68 and 113.58 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.78 : 413.68 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.78/413.68 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.78x = 413.68 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.78x = 46,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,985.77/275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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