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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.58 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.58 and 117.66 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.58 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.58 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.58 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 47,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955.86/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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