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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 407.30 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 407.30 and 117.58 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 407.30 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/407.30 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 407.30 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 47,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,890.33/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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