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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 374.20 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 374.20 and 166.44 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 374.20 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/374.20 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 374.20 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 62,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,281.85/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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