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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 374.16 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 374.16 and 160.75 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 374.16 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/374.16 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 374.16 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 60,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,146.22/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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