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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 374.02 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 374.02 and 160.52 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 374.02 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/374.02 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 374.02 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 60,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,037.69/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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