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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.74, 415.28 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.74, 415.28 and 112.18 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.74 : 415.28 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.74/415.28 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.74x = 415.28 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.74x = 46,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584.51/276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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