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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 374.77 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 374.77 and 166.71 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 374.77 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/374.77 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 374.77 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 62,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,479.52/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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