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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.12, 373.96 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.12, 373.96 and 167.44 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.12 : 373.96 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.12/373.96 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.12x = 373.96 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.12x = 62,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615.86/271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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