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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.93, 407.68 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.93, 407.68 and 109.60 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.93 : 407.68 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.93/407.68 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.93x = 407.68 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.93x = 44,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681.73/271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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