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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.59, 374.97 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.59, 374.97 and 168.27 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.59 : 374.97 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.59/374.97 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.59x = 374.97 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.59x = 63,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,094.59/271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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