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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 374.25 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 374.25 and 166.28 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 374.25 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/374.25 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 374.25 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 62,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,228.42/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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