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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 406.92 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 406.92 and 168.76 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 406.92 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/406.92 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 406.92 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 68,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,671.82/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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