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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.93, 407.70 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.93, 407.70 and 117.73 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.93 : 407.70 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.93/407.70 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.93x = 407.70 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.93x = 47,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998.52/271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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