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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 374.38 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 374.38 and 166.41 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 374.38 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/374.38 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 374.38 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 62,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300.58/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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