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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 414.90 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 414.90 and 167.04 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 414.90 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/414.90 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 414.90 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 69,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,304.90/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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