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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.85 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.85 and 161.19 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.85 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.85 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.85 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 60,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,422.07/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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