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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 373.95 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 373.95 and 166.07 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 373.95 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/373.95 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 373.95 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 62,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102.81/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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