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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 407.04 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 407.04 and 168.49 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 407.04 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/407.04 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 407.04 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 68,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,582.17/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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