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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.17 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.17 and 156.09 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.17 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.17 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.17 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 63,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,555.17/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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