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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 414.24 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 414.24 and 168.42 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 414.24 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/414.24 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 414.24 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 69,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,766.30/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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