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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.63 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.63 and 117.64 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.63 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.63 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.63 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 47,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,953.59/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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