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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 407.57 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 407.57 and 109.41 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 407.57 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/407.57 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 407.57 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 44,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591.69/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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