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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 373.96 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 373.96 and 160.48 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 373.96 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/373.96 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 373.96 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 60,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,013.10/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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