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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 374.86 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 374.86 and 166.89 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 374.86 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/374.86 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 374.86 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 62,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,560.39/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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