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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.93, 407.64 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.93, 407.64 and 109.63 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.93 : 407.64 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.93/407.64 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.93x = 407.64 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.93x = 44,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,689.57/271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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