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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 414.15 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 414.15 and 113.96 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 414.15 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/414.15 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 414.15 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 47,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196.53/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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