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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 415.02 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 415.02 and 168.40 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 415.02 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/415.02 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 415.02 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 69,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,889.37/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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