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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 375.09 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 375.09 and 166.84 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 375.09 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/375.09 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 375.09 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 62,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,579.18/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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