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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 406.67 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 406.67 and 117.07 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 406.67 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/406.67 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 406.67 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 47,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,609.06/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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