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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 406.28 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 406.28 and 168.60 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 406.28 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/406.28 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 406.28 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 68,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,498.81/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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