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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 373.96 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 373.96 and 160.46 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 373.96 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/373.96 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 373.96 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 60,004.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,004.75/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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