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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 413.84 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 413.84 and 113.61 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 413.84 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/413.84 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 413.84 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 47,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,016.65/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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