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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 374.36 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 374.36 and 160.70 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 374.36 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/374.36 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 374.36 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 60,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,158.85/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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