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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.17, 414.32 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.17, 414.32 and 113.74 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.17 : 414.32 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.17/414.32 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.17x = 414.32 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.17x = 47,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,123.15/276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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