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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.09 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.09 and 117.32 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.09 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.09 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.09 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 47,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,758.06/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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