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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 407.03 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 407.03 and 108.95 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 407.03 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/407.03 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 407.03 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 44,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343.34/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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