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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 415.80 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 415.80 and 168.84 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 415.80 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/415.80 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 415.80 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 70,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,203.67/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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