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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 415.49 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 415.49 and 114.66 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 415.49 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/415.49 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 415.49 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 47,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639.51/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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