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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 374.10 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 374.10 and 160.60 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 374.10 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/374.10 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 374.10 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 60,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080.46/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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