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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.98 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.98 and 113.64 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.98 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.98 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.98 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 47,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044.69/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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