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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 415.41 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 415.41 and 112.27 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 415.41 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/415.41 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 415.41 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 46,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,638.03/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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