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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.30 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.30 and 109.28 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.30 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.30 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.30 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 44,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,510.22/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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