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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 414.30 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 414.30 and 113.89 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 414.30 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/414.30 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 414.30 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 47,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184.63/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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