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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 413.64 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 413.64 and 167.64 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 413.64 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/413.64 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 413.64 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 69,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342.61/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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