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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 407.10 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 407.10 and 117.21 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 407.10 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/407.10 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 407.10 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 47,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716.19/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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