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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.97, 407.67 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.97, 407.67 and 107.37 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.97 : 407.67 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.97/407.67 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.97x = 407.67 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.97x = 43,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,771.13/271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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