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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.57, 407.13 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.57, 407.13 and 117.37 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.57 : 407.13 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.57/407.13 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.57x = 407.13 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.57x = 47,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,784.85/271.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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