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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 407.03 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 407.03 and 113.04 is: 169.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 407.03 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/407.03 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 407.03 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 46,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010.11/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.56

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