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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 414.36 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 414.36 and 113.96 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 414.36 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/414.36 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 414.36 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 47,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,220.47/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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