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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.51, 406.61 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.51, 406.61 and 155.60 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.51 : 406.61 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.51/406.61 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.51x = 406.61 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.51x = 63,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,268.52/271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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