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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 374.13 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 374.13 and 160.56 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 374.13 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/374.13 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 374.13 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 60,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,070.31/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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