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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 414.20 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 414.20 and 167.93 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 414.20 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/414.20 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 414.20 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 69,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,556.61/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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