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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.21, 407.33 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.21, 407.33 and 168.68 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.21 : 407.33 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.21/407.33 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.21x = 407.33 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.21x = 68,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,707.58/271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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