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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 374.97 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 374.97 and 161.16 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 374.97 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/374.97 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 374.97 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 60,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,430.17/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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