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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 374.78 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 374.78 and 161.10 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 374.78 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/374.78 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 374.78 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 60,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,376.25/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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