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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 414.29 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 414.29 and 168 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 414.29 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/414.29 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 414.29 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 69,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,600.72/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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