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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 374.51 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 374.51 and 160.90 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 374.51 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/374.51 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 374.51 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 60,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,259.33/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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