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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 405.78 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 405.78 and 168.48 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 405.78 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/405.78 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 405.78 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 68,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,365.81/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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