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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 415.31 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 415.31 and 114.51 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 415.31 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/415.31 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 415.31 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 47,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,557.15/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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