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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 374.98 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 374.98 and 161.22 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 374.98 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/374.98 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 374.98 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 60,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,455.58/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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