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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 374.41 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 374.41 and 166.46 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 374.41 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/374.41 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 374.41 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 62,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,324.73/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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