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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 406.55 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 406.55 and 108.69 is: 163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 406.55 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/406.55 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 406.55 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 44,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187.92/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.04

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