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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.51, 406.59 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.51, 406.59 and 168.64 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.51 : 406.59 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.51/406.59 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.51x = 406.59 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.51x = 68,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,567.34/271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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