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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.91 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.91 and 113.85 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.91 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.91 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.91 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 47,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,123.65/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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