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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 413.99 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 413.99 and 113.59 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 413.99 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/413.99 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 413.99 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 47,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023.52/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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