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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 415.04 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 415.04 and 114.25 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 415.04 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/415.04 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 415.04 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 47,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,416.71/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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