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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.59, 407.36 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.59, 407.36 and 155.96 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.59 : 407.36 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.59/407.36 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.59x = 407.36 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.59x = 63,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531.75/271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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