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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 406.29 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 406.29 and 108.56 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 406.29 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/406.29 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 406.29 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 44,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108.27/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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