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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 407.65 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 407.65 and 117.57 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 407.65 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/407.65 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 407.65 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 47,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,927.41/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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