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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 406.61 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 406.61 and 168.61 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 406.61 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/406.61 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 406.61 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 68,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,555.64/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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