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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 413.78 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 413.78 and 113.62 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 413.78 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/413.78 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 413.78 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 47,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,013.97/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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