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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 407.93 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 407.93 and 117.77 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 407.93 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/407.93 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 407.93 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 48,039.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,039.29/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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