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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 406.56 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 406.56 and 108.90 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 406.56 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/406.56 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 406.56 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 44,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,274.38/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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