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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 374.54 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 374.54 and 160.87 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 374.54 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/374.54 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 374.54 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 60,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,252.25/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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