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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 407.54 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 407.54 and 154.40 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 407.54 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/407.54 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 407.54 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 62,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924.18/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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