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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 407.11 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 407.11 and 168.96 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 407.11 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/407.11 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 407.11 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 68,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,785.31/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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