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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 414.62 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 414.62 and 113.96 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 414.62 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/414.62 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 414.62 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 47,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250.10/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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