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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.77, 415.25 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.77, 415.25 and 114.47 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.77 : 415.25 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.77/415.25 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.77x = 415.25 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.77x = 47,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531.02/276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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