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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.62 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.62 and 113.70 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.62 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.62 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.62 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 47,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,028.59/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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