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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 373.98 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 373.98 and 166.08 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 373.98 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/373.98 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 373.98 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 62,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,110.60/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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