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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 415.01 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 415.01 and 168.48 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 415.01 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/415.01 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 415.01 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 69,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,920.04/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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