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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 374.26 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 374.26 and 160.68 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 374.26 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/374.26 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 374.26 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 60,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,136.10/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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