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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 374.43 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 374.43 and 160.79 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 374.43 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/374.43 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 374.43 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 60,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,203.33/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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