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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 374.16 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 374.16 and 154.70 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 374.16 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/374.16 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 374.16 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 57,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,882.55/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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