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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 415.26 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 415.26 and 114.30 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 415.26 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/415.26 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 415.26 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 47,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,464.22/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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