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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 407.93 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 407.93 and 109.71 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 407.93 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/407.93 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 407.93 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 44,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753.45/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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