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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.67, 407.12 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.67, 407.12 and 109.16 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.67 : 407.12 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.67/407.12 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.67x = 407.12 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.67x = 44,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441.69/271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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