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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.66, 374.82 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.66, 374.82 and 161.08 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.66 : 374.82 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.66/374.82 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.66x = 374.82 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.66x = 60,376.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,376.01/271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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