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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 407.65 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 407.65 and 117.69 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 407.65 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/407.65 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 407.65 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 47,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,976.33/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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