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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 415.14 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 415.14 and 168.64 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 415.14 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/415.14 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 415.14 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 70,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,009.21/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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