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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 415.22 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 415.22 and 114.57 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 415.22 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/415.22 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 415.22 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 47,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571.18/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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