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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.55 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.55 and 98.45 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.55 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.55 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.55 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 40,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,122.81/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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