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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 415.53 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 415.53 and 181.02 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 415.53 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/415.53 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 415.53 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 75,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,219.24/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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