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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 406.61 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 406.61 and 116.97 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 406.61 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/406.61 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 406.61 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 47,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,561.17/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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