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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 414.69 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 414.69 and 168.48 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 414.69 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/414.69 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 414.69 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 69,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,868.01/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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