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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 406.42 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 406.42 and 108.64 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 406.42 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/406.42 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 406.42 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 44,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153.71/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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