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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 414.32 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 414.32 and 114.17 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 414.32 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/414.32 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 414.32 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 47,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300.27/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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