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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 415.14 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 415.14 and 168.76 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 415.14 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/415.14 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 415.14 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 70,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,059.03/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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