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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.64, 407.56 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.64, 407.56 and 109.28 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.64 : 407.56 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.64/407.56 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.64x = 407.56 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.64x = 44,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,538.16/271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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