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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 374.52 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 374.52 and 160.87 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 374.52 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/374.52 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 374.52 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 60,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,249.03/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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