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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 406.10 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 406.10 and 168.09 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 406.10 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/406.10 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 406.10 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 68,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,260.51/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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