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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 406.46 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 406.46 and 108.66 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 406.46 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/406.46 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 406.46 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 44,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,165.94/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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