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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 407.65 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 407.65 and 168.99 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 407.65 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/407.65 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 407.65 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 68,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,888.77/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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