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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 374.60 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 374.60 and 160.96 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 374.60 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/374.60 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 374.60 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 60,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,295.62/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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