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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 407.62 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 407.62 and 156.11 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 407.62 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/407.62 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 407.62 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 63,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,631.72/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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