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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.83 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.83 and 161.15 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.83 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.83 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.83 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 60,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,401.58/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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