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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 415.49 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 415.49 and 112.48 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 415.49 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/415.49 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 415.49 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 46,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,734.32/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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