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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.63, 374.85 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.63, 374.85 and 161.10 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.63 : 374.85 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.63/374.85 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.63x = 374.85 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.63x = 60,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,388.34/271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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