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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.55, 374.63 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.55, 374.63 and 166.62 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.55 : 374.63 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.55/374.63 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.55x = 374.63 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.55x = 62,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,420.85/271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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