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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.21, 374.25 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.21, 374.25 and 166.25 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.21 : 374.25 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.21/374.25 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.21x = 374.25 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.21x = 62,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,218.23/271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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