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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.09, 373.98 and 160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.09, 373.98 and 160.57 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.09 : 373.98 = 160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.09/373.98 = 160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.09x = 373.98 × 160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.09x = 60,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,049.97/271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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