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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 414.38 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 414.38 and 114.08 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 414.38 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/414.38 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 414.38 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 47,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,272.47/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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