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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 374.12 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 374.12 and 166.11 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 374.12 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/374.12 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 374.12 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 62,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,145.07/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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