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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 414.54 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 414.54 and 154.68 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 414.54 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/414.54 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 414.54 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 64,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,121.05/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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