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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 415.02 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 415.02 and 114.44 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 415.02 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/415.02 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 415.02 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 47,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494.89/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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