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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 407.13 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 407.13 and 108.99 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 407.13 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/407.13 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 407.13 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 44,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373.10/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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