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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 414.77 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 414.77 and 105.50 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 414.77 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/414.77 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 414.77 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 43,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758.24/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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