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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 374.08 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 374.08 and 167.52 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 374.08 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/374.08 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 374.08 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 62,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665.88/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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