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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 413.88 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 413.88 and 167.90 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 413.88 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/413.88 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 413.88 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 69,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,490.45/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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