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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 414.11 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 414.11 and 113.67 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 414.11 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/414.11 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 414.11 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 47,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072.17/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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