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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.91 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.91 and 167.76 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.91 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.91 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.91 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 69,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,437.54/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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