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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 374.79 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 374.79 and 155.17 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 374.79 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/374.79 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 374.79 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 58,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,156.16/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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