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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.55, 407.71 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.55, 407.71 and 168.52 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.55 : 407.71 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.55/407.71 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.55x = 407.71 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.55x = 68,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,706.45/271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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