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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 374.91 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 374.91 and 161.17 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 374.91 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/374.91 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 374.91 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 60,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,424.24/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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