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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.72, 407.67 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.72, 407.67 and 109.45 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.72 : 407.67 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.72/407.67 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.72x = 407.67 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.72x = 44,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,619.48/271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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