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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.83, 413.43 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.83, 413.43 and 113.34 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.83 : 413.43 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.83/413.43 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.83x = 413.43 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.83x = 46,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858.16/275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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