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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 374.00 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 374.00 and 160.47 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 374.00 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/374.00 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 374.00 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 60,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,014.98/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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