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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 375.07 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 375.07 and 166.91 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 375.07 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/375.07 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 375.07 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 62,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,602.93/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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