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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 414.96 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 414.96 and 114.33 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 414.96 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/414.96 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 414.96 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 47,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442.38/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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