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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.22 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.22 and 161.99 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.22 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.22 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.22 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 65,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,962.72/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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