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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 407 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 407 and 117.31 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 407 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/407 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 407 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 47,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,745.17/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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