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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 374.64 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 374.64 and 168 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 374.64 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/374.64 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 374.64 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 62,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,939.52/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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