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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.18, 413.91 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.18, 413.91 and 113.97 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.18 : 413.91 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.18/413.91 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.18x = 413.91 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.18x = 47,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,174.87/276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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