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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 407.97 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 407.97 and 156.60 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 407.97 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/407.97 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 407.97 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 63,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,888.10/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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