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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 374.31 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 374.31 and 160.69 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 374.31 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/374.31 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 374.31 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 60,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,149.82/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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