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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 414.72 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 414.72 and 168.40 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 414.72 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/414.72 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 414.72 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 69,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,838.85/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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