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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 414.17 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 414.17 and 113.84 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 414.17 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/414.17 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 414.17 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 47,149.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149.11/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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