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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 415.05 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 415.05 and 155 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 415.05 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/415.05 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 415.05 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 64,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332.75/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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