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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 415.44 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 415.44 and 155.43 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 415.44 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/415.44 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 415.44 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 64,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,571.84/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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