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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 374.55 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 374.55 and 166.63 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 374.55 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/374.55 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 374.55 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 62,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411.27/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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