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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 407.12 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 407.12 and 155.97 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 407.12 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/407.12 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 407.12 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 63,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,497.73/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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