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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 407.91 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 407.91 and 109.54 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 407.91 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/407.91 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 407.91 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 44,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682.46/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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