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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 374.18 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 374.18 and 166.40 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 374.18 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/374.18 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 374.18 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 62,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,260.85/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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