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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.63, 407.58 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.63, 407.58 and 117.63 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.63 : 407.58 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.63/407.58 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.63x = 407.58 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.63x = 47,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943.64/271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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