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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 414 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 414 and 168.57 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 414 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/414 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 414 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 69,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,787.98/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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