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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 408.03 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 408.03 and 117.96 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 408.03 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/408.03 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 408.03 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 48,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,131.22/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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