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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 374.07 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 374.07 and 164.82 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 374.07 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/374.07 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 374.07 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 61,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,656.24/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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