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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 406.84 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 406.84 and 117.12 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 406.84 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/406.84 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 406.84 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 47,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,649.10/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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