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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.16 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.16 and 109.13 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.16 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.16 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.16 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 44,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,431.34/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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