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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 374.00 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 374.00 and 166.27 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 374.00 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/374.00 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 374.00 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 62,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,184.46/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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