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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.03, 406.63 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.03, 406.63 and 78.66 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.03 : 406.63 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.03/406.63 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.03x = 406.63 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.03x = 31,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984.09/271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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