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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 413.74 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 413.74 and 113.87 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 413.74 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/413.74 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 413.74 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 47,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,112.29/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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