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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.06, 405.78 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.06, 405.78 and 168.02 is: 251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.06 : 405.78 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.06/405.78 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.06x = 405.78 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.06x = 68,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,179.16/271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.53

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