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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 415.23 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 415.23 and 161.14 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 415.23 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/415.23 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 415.23 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 66,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,910.16/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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