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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 374.65 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 374.65 and 160.97 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 374.65 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/374.65 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 374.65 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 60,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,307.41/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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