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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 413.64 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 413.64 and 113.56 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 413.64 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/413.64 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 413.64 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 46,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,972.96/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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