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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 414.13 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 414.13 and 113.78 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 414.13 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/414.13 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 414.13 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 47,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119.34/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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