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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.69 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.69 and 113.51 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.69 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.69 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.69 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 46,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,955.32/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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