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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 374.96 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 374.96 and 161.16 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 374.96 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/374.96 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 374.96 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 60,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,428.55/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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