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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 374.39 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 374.39 and 166.43 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 374.39 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/374.39 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 374.39 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 62,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,309.73/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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