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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 407.10 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 407.10 and 117.26 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 407.10 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/407.10 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 407.10 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 47,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,736.55/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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