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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 407.70 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 407.70 and 98.46 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 407.70 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/407.70 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 407.70 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 40,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143.30/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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