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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 406.96 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 406.96 and 117.11 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 406.96 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/406.96 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 406.96 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 47,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659.81/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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