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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 407.59 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 407.59 and 109.42 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 407.59 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/407.59 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 407.59 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 44,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,597.21/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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