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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 374.59 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 374.59 and 160.89 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 374.59 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/374.59 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 374.59 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 60,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,266.58/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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