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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.44 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.44 and 114.56 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.44 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.44 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.44 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 47,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,592.81/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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