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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 414.13 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 414.13 and 168.09 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 414.13 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/414.13 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 414.13 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 69,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,611.11/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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