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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 414 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 414 and 113.70 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 414 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/414 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 414 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 47,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,071.80/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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