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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.82, 374.90 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.82, 374.90 and 161.26 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.82 : 374.90 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.82/374.90 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.82x = 374.90 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.82x = 60,454.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454.63/271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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