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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.33, 407.15 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.33, 407.15 and 109.02 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.33 : 407.15 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.33/407.15 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.33x = 407.15 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.33x = 44,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,387.49/271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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