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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 407.51 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 407.51 and 168.75 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 407.51 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/407.51 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 407.51 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 68,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,767.31/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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