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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 414.33 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 414.33 and 168.11 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 414.33 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/414.33 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 414.33 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 69,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,650.94/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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