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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 374.49 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 374.49 and 166.49 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 374.49 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/374.49 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 374.49 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 62,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,348.84/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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