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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 375.03 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 375.03 and 166.83 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 375.03 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/375.03 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 375.03 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 62,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,565.42/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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