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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 406.26 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 406.26 and 168.80 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 406.26 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/406.26 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 406.26 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 68,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,576.69/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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