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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 374.16 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 374.16 and 154.68 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 374.16 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/374.16 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 374.16 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 57,875.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875.07/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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