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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 406.92 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 406.92 and 117.21 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 406.92 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/406.92 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 406.92 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 47,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,697.06/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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