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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 406.71 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 406.71 and 108.72 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 406.71 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/406.71 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 406.71 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 44,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.51/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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