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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.79 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.79 and 117.68 is: 176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.79 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.79 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.79 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 47,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.69/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.58

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