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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.67, 415.01 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.67, 415.01 and 114.37 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.67 : 415.01 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.67/415.01 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.67x = 415.01 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.67x = 47,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,464.69/276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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