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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 415.26 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 415.26 and 154.74 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 415.26 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/415.26 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 415.26 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 64,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257.33/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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