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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.31, 406.76 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.31, 406.76 and 108.90 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.31 : 406.76 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.31/406.76 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.31x = 406.76 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.31x = 44,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295.62/271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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