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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 406.70 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 406.70 and 117.17 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 406.70 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/406.70 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 406.70 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 47,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,653.04/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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