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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 406.74 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 406.74 and 117.02 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 406.74 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/406.74 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 406.74 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 47,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,596.71/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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