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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 373.94 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 373.94 and 158.98 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 373.94 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/373.94 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 373.94 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 59,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,448.98/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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