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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.66, 374.88 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.66, 374.88 and 155.23 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.66 : 374.88 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.66/374.88 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.66x = 374.88 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.66x = 58,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,190.75/271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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