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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 413.60 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 413.60 and 113.74 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 413.60 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/413.60 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 413.60 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 47,040.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,040.80/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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