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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.99 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.99 and 111.47 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.99 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.99 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.99 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 46,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144.84/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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