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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 414.61 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 414.61 and 114.24 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 414.61 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/414.61 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 414.61 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 47,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364.76/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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