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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 414.48 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 414.48 and 114.12 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 414.48 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/414.48 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 414.48 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 47,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300.46/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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