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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.45 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.45 and 112.40 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.45 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.45 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.45 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 46,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,696.58/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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