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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 415.41 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 415.41 and 114.64 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 415.41 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/415.41 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 415.41 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 47,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620.53/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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