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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.75, 407.53 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.75, 407.53 and 117.67 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.75 : 407.53 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.75/407.53 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.75x = 407.53 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.75x = 47,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952.45/271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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