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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 414.71 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 414.71 and 114.43 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 414.71 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/414.71 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 414.71 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 47,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453.19/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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