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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 374.98 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 374.98 and 161.12 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 374.98 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/374.98 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 374.98 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 60,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,416.78/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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