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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 407.40 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 407.40 and 117.43 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 407.40 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/407.40 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 407.40 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 47,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838.95/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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