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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 406.98 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 406.98 and 109.08 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 406.98 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/406.98 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 406.98 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 44,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393.38/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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