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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 414.33 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 414.33 and 167.79 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 414.33 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/414.33 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 414.33 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 69,520.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,520.43/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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