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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.87, 407.64 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.87, 407.64 and 117.75 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.87 : 407.64 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.87/407.64 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.87x = 407.64 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.87x = 47,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999.61/271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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