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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 406.55 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 406.55 and 108.68 is: 163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 406.55 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/406.55 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 406.55 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 44,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182.09/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.03

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