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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 413.84 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 413.84 and 113.58 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 413.84 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/413.84 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 413.84 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 47,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,003.95/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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