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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 374.93 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 374.93 and 161.18 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 374.93 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/374.93 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 374.93 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 60,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429.75/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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