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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 374.04 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 374.04 and 160.56 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 374.04 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/374.04 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 374.04 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 60,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,055.86/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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