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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 407.41 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 407.41 and 117.47 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 407.41 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/407.41 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 407.41 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 47,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,857.24/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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