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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 406.80 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 406.80 and 117.13 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 406.80 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/406.80 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 406.80 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 47,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,647.47/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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