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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 407.04 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 407.04 and 109 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 407.04 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/407.04 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 407.04 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 44,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367.36/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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