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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 407.03 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 407.03 and 117.27 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 407.03 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/407.03 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 407.03 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 47,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,732.41/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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