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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 374.03 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 374.03 and 160.59 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 374.03 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/374.03 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 374.03 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 60,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,062.80/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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