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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 414.45 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 414.45 and 168.17 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 414.45 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/414.45 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 414.45 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 69,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,695.98/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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