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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 407.85 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 407.85 and 168.94 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 407.85 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/407.85 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 407.85 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 68,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,902.18/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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