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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.63, 407.49 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.63, 407.49 and 109.45 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.63 : 407.49 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.63/407.49 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.63x = 407.49 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.63x = 44,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599.78/271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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