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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.75, 407.14 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.75, 407.14 and 115.23 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.75 : 407.14 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.75/407.14 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.75x = 407.14 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.75x = 46,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,914.74/271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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