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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.64, 374.92 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.64, 374.92 and 161.12 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.64 : 374.92 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.64/374.92 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.64x = 374.92 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.64x = 60,407.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,407.11/271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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