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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.61, 374.70 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.61, 374.70 and 161.03 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.61 : 374.70 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.61/374.70 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.61x = 374.70 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.61x = 60,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,337.37/271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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