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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 413.62 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 413.62 and 113.36 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 413.62 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/413.62 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 413.62 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 46,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,887.96/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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