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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.60 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.60 and 113.48 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.60 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.60 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.60 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 46,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932.69/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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