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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 407.61 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 407.61 and 109.43 is: 164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 407.61 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/407.61 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 407.61 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 44,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,602.72/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.16

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