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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 407.12 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 407.12 and 117.64 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 407.12 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/407.12 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 407.12 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 47,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,893.60/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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