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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 415.23 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 415.23 and 81.79 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 415.23 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/415.23 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 415.23 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 33,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961.66/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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