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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 414.63 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 414.63 and 168.51 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 414.63 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/414.63 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 414.63 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 69,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,869.30/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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