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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 415.14 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 415.14 and 112.38 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 415.14 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/415.14 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 415.14 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 46,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653.43/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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