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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 374.40 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 374.40 and 166.56 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 374.40 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/374.40 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 374.40 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 62,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,360.06/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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