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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 413.96 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 413.96 and 113.92 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 413.96 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/413.96 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 413.96 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 47,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,159.69/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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