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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 413.47 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 413.47 and 113.39 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 413.47 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/413.47 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 413.47 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 46,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,884.11/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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