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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 406.40 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 406.40 and 116.75 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 406.40 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/406.40 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 406.40 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 47,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.62/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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