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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 414.79 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 414.79 and 114.34 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 414.79 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/414.79 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 414.79 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 47,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427.09/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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