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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.42, 374.65 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.42, 374.65 and 160.85 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.42 : 374.65 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.42/374.65 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.42x = 374.65 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.42x = 60,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,262.99/271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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