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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 374.38 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 374.38 and 160.84 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 374.38 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/374.38 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 374.38 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 60,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,215.28/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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