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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.31, 407.01 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.31, 407.01 and 117.24 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.31 : 407.01 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.31/407.01 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.31x = 407.01 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.31x = 47,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,717.85/271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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