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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 414.82 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 414.82 and 168.51 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 414.82 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/414.82 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 414.82 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 69,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,901.32/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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