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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.66, 407.79 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.66, 407.79 and 168.99 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.66 : 407.79 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.66/407.79 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.66x = 407.79 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.66x = 68,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,912.43/271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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