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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 373.20 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 373.20 and 253.68 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 373.20 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/373.20 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 373.20 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 94,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,673.38/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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