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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.43, 406.60 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.43, 406.60 and 155.52 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.43 : 406.60 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.43/406.60 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.43x = 406.60 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.43x = 63,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231.62/271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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