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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.82, 407.68 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.82, 407.68 and 169.15 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.82 : 407.68 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.82/407.68 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.82x = 407.68 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.82x = 68,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,959.07/271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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