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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 407.88 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 407.88 and 156.24 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 407.88 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/407.88 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 407.88 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 63,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,727.17/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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