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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 415.61 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 415.61 and 103.75 is: 155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 415.61 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/415.61 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 415.61 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 43,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120.06/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.69

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