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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 414.55 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 414.55 and 113.94 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 414.55 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/414.55 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 414.55 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 47,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232.87/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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