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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 374.13 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 374.13 and 166.35 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 374.13 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/374.13 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 374.13 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 62,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,236.53/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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