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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 407.79 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 407.79 and 169.17 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 407.79 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/407.79 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 407.79 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 68,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,984.31/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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