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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 374.10 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 374.10 and 167.56 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 374.10 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/374.10 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 374.10 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 62,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,684.20/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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