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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 374.85 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 374.85 and 155.21 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 374.85 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/374.85 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 374.85 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 58,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,178.59/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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