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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 374.92 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 374.92 and 166.86 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 374.92 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/374.92 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 374.92 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 62,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,558.73/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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