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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 415.08 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 415.08 and 168.24 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 415.08 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/415.08 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 415.08 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 69,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,833.06/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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