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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.74, 415.12 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.74, 415.12 and 114.44 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.74 : 415.12 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.74/415.12 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.74x = 415.12 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.74x = 47,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506.33/276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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