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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 413.58 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 413.58 and 111.14 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 413.58 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/413.58 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 413.58 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 45,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.28/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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