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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375.08 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375.08 and 166.90 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375.08 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375.08 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375.08 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 62,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,600.85/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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