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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 414.77 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 414.77 and 167.03 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 414.77 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/414.77 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 414.77 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 69,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,276.12/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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