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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 414.11 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 414.11 and 113.87 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 414.11 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/414.11 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 414.11 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 47,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152.07/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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