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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 407.09 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 407.09 and 108.95 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 407.09 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/407.09 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 407.09 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 44,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350.69/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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