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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 406.35 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 406.35 and 168.89 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 406.35 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/406.35 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 406.35 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 68,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,626.42/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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