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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 374.87 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 374.87 and 161.13 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 374.87 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/374.87 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 374.87 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 60,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402.80/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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