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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.79, 407.51 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.79, 407.51 and 89.17 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.79 : 407.51 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.79/407.51 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.79x = 407.51 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.79x = 36,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,337.04/271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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