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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 414.22 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 414.22 and 113.82 is: 170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 414.22 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/414.22 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 414.22 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 47,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146.52/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.73

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