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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.59, 414.90 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.59, 414.90 and 114.18 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.59 : 414.90 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.59/414.90 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.59x = 414.90 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.59x = 47,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373.28/276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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