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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 407.48 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 407.48 and 109.40 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 407.48 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/407.48 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 407.48 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 44,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575.73/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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