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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 374.94 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 374.94 and 168.28 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 374.94 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/374.94 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 374.94 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 63,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,094.90/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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