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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 373.92 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 373.92 and 160.45 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 373.92 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/373.92 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 373.92 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 59,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,995.46/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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