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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 374.96 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 374.96 and 165.45 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 374.96 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/374.96 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 374.96 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 62,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037.55/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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