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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 406.47 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 406.47 and 108.84 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 406.47 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/406.47 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 406.47 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 44,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240.19/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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