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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 413.79 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 413.79 and 113.68 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 413.79 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/413.79 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 413.79 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 47,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039.65/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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