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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 406.47 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 406.47 and 108.94 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 406.47 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/406.47 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 406.47 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 44,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,280.84/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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