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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 374.46 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 374.46 and 166.42 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 374.46 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/374.46 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 374.46 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 62,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,317.63/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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