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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 374.66 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 374.66 and 168 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 374.66 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/374.66 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 374.66 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 62,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942.88/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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