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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.05, 373.91 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.05, 373.91 and 160.49 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.05 : 373.91 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.05/373.91 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.05x = 373.91 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.05x = 60,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,006.14/271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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