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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 415.23 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 415.23 and 84.45 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 415.23 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/415.23 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 415.23 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 35,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066.17/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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