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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 374.30 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 374.30 and 160.67 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 374.30 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/374.30 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 374.30 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 60,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,138.78/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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