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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 414.54 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 414.54 and 113.98 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 414.54 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/414.54 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 414.54 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 47,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,249.27/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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