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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 415.02 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 415.02 and 114.51 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 415.02 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/415.02 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 415.02 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 47,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523.94/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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