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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.03, 374.04 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.03, 374.04 and 166.18 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.03 : 374.04 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.03/374.04 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.03x = 374.04 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.03x = 62,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,157.97/271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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