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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.67, 374.95 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.67, 374.95 and 161.20 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.67 : 374.95 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.67/374.95 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.67x = 374.95 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.67x = 60,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,441.70/271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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