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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.06, 406.65 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.06, 406.65 and 116.99 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.06 : 406.65 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.06/406.65 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.06x = 406.65 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.06x = 47,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573.98/271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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