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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 407.68 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 407.68 and 109.52 is: 164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 407.68 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/407.68 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 407.68 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 44,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648.33/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.44

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