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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 374.98 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 374.98 and 161.24 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 374.98 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/374.98 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 374.98 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 60,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,461.78/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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