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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.75 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.75 and 113.74 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.75 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.75 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.75 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 47,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,059.93/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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