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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.53 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.53 and 101.76 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.53 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.53 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.53 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 41,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,979.05/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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