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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.34 and 109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.34 and 109.25 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.34 = 109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.34 = 109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.34 × 109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 44,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,499.86/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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