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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 407.01 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 407.01 and 169.30 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 407.01 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/407.01 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 407.01 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 68,906.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,906.79/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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