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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.30, 406.74 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.30, 406.74 and 117.12 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.30 : 406.74 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.30/406.74 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.30x = 406.74 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.30x = 47,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,637.39/271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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