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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 415.19 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 415.19 and 114.48 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 415.19 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/415.19 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 415.19 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 47,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531.24/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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