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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 415.24 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 415.24 and 154.98 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 415.24 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/415.24 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 415.24 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 64,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,353.90/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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