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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 374.13 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 374.13 and 160.62 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 374.13 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/374.13 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 374.13 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 60,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,092.76/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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