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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 414.12 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 414.12 and 113.71 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 414.12 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/414.12 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 414.12 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 47,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,089.59/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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