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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 374.04 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 374.04 and 166.23 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 374.04 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/374.04 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 374.04 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 62,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,176.67/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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