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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 374.82 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 374.82 and 166.74 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 374.82 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/374.82 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 374.82 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 62,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,497.49/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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