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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 407.96 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 407.96 and 109.52 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 407.96 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/407.96 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 407.96 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 44,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,679.78/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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