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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 414.67 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 414.67 and 179.03 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 414.67 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/414.67 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 414.67 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 74,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,238.37/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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