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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 415.46 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 415.46 and 114.64 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 415.46 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/415.46 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 415.46 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 47,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626.37/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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