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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 374.33 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 374.33 and 166.33 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 374.33 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/374.33 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 374.33 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 62,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,263.56/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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