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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 414.54 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 414.54 and 114.09 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 414.54 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/414.54 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 414.54 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 47,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,294.87/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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