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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 407.93 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 407.93 and 109.59 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 407.93 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/407.93 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 407.93 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 44,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705.05/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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