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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 406.94 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 406.94 and 155.82 is: 233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 406.94 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/406.94 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 406.94 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 63,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,409.39/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.35

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