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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 407.01 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 407.01 and 108.99 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 407.01 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/407.01 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 407.01 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 44,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360.43/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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